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6517, WA vs 6625, WA

Name: 6517, WA vs 6625, WA — 2021 Census comparison
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Postcode comparison ≈ 58 km apart · 6517, WA profile · 6625, WA profile

6517, WA 6625, WA

Postcode 6517 and postcode 6625 are both sparsely populated areas of Western Australia. There are stark differences in education and housing; 82.9% of residents in postcode 6625 finished Year 12, compared to 37.1% in postcode 6517. This higher level of qualification in postcode 6625 is reflected in the workforce, where 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, while only 10.6% do in postcode 6517. In contrast, postcode 6517 is more walkable (somewhat walkable) than postcode 6625 (car-dependent), and has a far higher share of renters at 28.6%, whereas no one rents in postcode 6625.

Everyday life shares some common ground in both places, such as a similar typical weekly family income of around $1,900 and an equal lack of people who commute by public transport. However, the gaps between them are often widening. Since 2016, the lead in Year 12 completion has grown, and the difference in the share of people working from home has increased significantly, reaching 40.5% in postcode 6625 compared to 9.7% in postcode 6517.

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Where they differ most

Year 12: 45.8 pts higher in 6625, WA Living alone: 26.1 pts higher in 6517, WA Renting: 28.6 pts higher in 6517, WA Work from home: 30.9 pts higher in 6625, WA Participation: 30.6 pts higher in 6625, WA

Demographics & Identity

Population in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +350 larger in 6517, WA gap steady

407 16th pct 57 2nd pct

Median age in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +4 yrs older in 6517, WA gap widening

43 yrs 52nd pct 39 yrs 29th pct

Age structure

27.0% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +4.2 pts 22.8%

26.3% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +5.2 pts 21.1%

23.3% Seniors (65+) ◂ +4.0 pts 19.3%

14.7% Children (0–14) +1.0 pts ▸ 15.8%

7.4% Youth (15–24) +1.4 pts ▸ 8.8%

Marital status

54.6% Married +19.2 pts ▸ 73.8%

27.4% Never married ◂ +1.2 pts 26.2%

12.4% Divorced ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

1.8% Widowed +5.4 pts ▸ 7.1%

4.7% Separated ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

Age & sex structure

6517, WA 6625, WA

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

72.0% Australia +12.2 pts ▸ 84.2%

1.0% New Zealand +7.8 pts ▸ 8.8%

4.7% England ◂ +4.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% India ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.7% South Africa ◂ +0.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% China even 0.0%

0.0% Philippines even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%

0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

37.1% English +34.8 pts ▸ 71.9%

40.8% Australian +3.1 pts ▸ 43.9%

12.8% Scottish ◂ +7.5 pts 5.3%

8.6% Irish ◂ +3.3 pts 5.3%

5.7% German +1.4 pts ▸ 7.0%

1.2% Italian ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.2% Dutch ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

1.0% Chinese ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

1.0% Indian ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Filipino even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Language used at home

79.6% English only +13.4 pts ▸ 93.0%

0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%

0.0% Arabic even 0.0%

0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%

0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%

0.0% Greek even 0.0%

0.0% Italian even 0.0%

0.0% Hindi even 0.0%

0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

Religious affiliation

45.5% Christianity +0.2 pts ▸ 45.6%

37.8% No religion +7.8 pts ▸ 45.6%

17.4% Not stated ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

1.0% Hinduism ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%

0.0% Islam even 0.0%

0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%

0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Schools/1k kids in 6517, WA in 6625, WA

16.67 89th pct —

Schools ≤3 km in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +1 more in 6517, WA

1 29th pct 0 0th pct

Students in 6517, WA in 6625, WA

58 14th pct —

Avg size in 6517, WA in 6625, WA

58 17th pct —

ICSEA in 6517, WA in 6625, WA

892 12th pct —

Highest year of school

37.1% Year 12 +45.8 pts ▸ 82.9%

27.8% Year 10 ◂ +18.0 pts 9.8%

8.2% Year 11 ◂ +0.9 pts 7.3%

7.6% Year 9 or below ◂ +7.6 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

31.9% Certificate III / IV +7.2 pts ▸ 39.1%

11.0% Bachelor degree +23.8 pts ▸ 34.8%

2.4% Graduate diploma / certificate +19.4 pts ▸ 21.7%

10.5% Advanced diploma / diploma +11.3 pts ▸ 21.7%

3.8% Postgraduate degree ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

3.8% Certificate I / II ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

Field of qualification

18.1% Engineering & related +16.7 pts ▸ 34.8%

5.2% Education +20.8 pts ▸ 26.1%

6.7% Health +15.1 pts ▸ 21.7%

6.7% Agriculture & environment +10.7 pts ▸ 17.4%

12.4% Management & commerce +0.7 pts ▸ 13.0%

4.8% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +4.8 pts 0.0%

3.3% Architecture & building ◂ +3.3 pts 0.0%

1.9% Information technology ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

1.4% Society & culture ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

1.4% Creative arts ◂ +1.4 pts 0.0%

0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +$219 higher in 6625, WA gap widening

$823 64th pct $1,042 87th pct

Household income in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +$462 higher in 6625, WA gap widening

$1,350 37th pct $1,812 67th pct

Family income in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +$62 higher in 6625, WA gap narrowing

$1,875 49th pct $1,937 53rd pct

Household income distribution

25.5% $1,500–$2,999 +6.4 pts ▸ 31.8%

29.2% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.6 pts 13.6%

3.7% $4,000 or more +19.0 pts ▸ 22.7%

19.9% Under $650 ◂ +19.9 pts 0.0%

5.0% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +5.0 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

33.6% $650–$1,499 +23.5 pts ▸ 57.1%

29.8% Under $650 ◂ +10.7 pts 19.0%

12.4% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.9 pts 9.5%

5.9% $3,000 or more +1.2 pts ▸ 7.1%

Health & Disability

Long-term health conditions reported

7.1% Mental health +8.7 pts ▸ 15.8%

8.8% Arthritis ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%

3.2% Cancer +5.6 pts ▸ 8.8%

4.7% Asthma +2.3 pts ▸ 7.0%

6.4% Diabetes ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

1.0% Stroke +4.3 pts ▸ 5.3%

5.2% Heart disease ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

5.2% Other condition ◂ +5.2 pts 0.0%

2.7% Lung condition ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Dementia even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

54.5% None +15.6 pts ▸ 70.2%

17.7% One condition +1.6 pts ▸ 19.3%

5.9% Two conditions +1.1 pts ▸ 7.0%

4.4% Three or more ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Family & Households

Household size in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +0.7 larger in 6625, WA gap widening

2.0 10th pct 2.7 79th pct

Family composition

45.7% Couples with children +19.5 pts ▸ 65.2%

46.1% Couples without children ◂ +11.3 pts 34.8%

4.5% One-parent families +2.0 pts ▸ 6.5%

1.2% Other families ◂ +1.2 pts 0.0%

Household size

39.8% 1 person ◂ +26.1 pts 13.6%

39.8% 2 people ◂ +17.0 pts 22.7%

10.6% 4 people +12.2 pts ▸ 22.7%

0.0% 5 people +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%

8.1% 3 people ◂ +8.1 pts 0.0%

0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +$100 higher in 6625, WA

$150 11th pct $250 37th pct

Mortgage in 6517, WA in 6625, WA

$867 13th pct —

People / bedroom in 6517, WA in 6625, WA even gap steady

0.70 14th pct 0.70 14th pct

How homes are owned or rented

44.7% Owned outright +9.8 pts ▸ 54.5%

28.6% Rented ◂ +28.6 pts 0.0%

14.3% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +14.3 pts 0.0%

11.8% Other tenure +1.8 pts ▸ 13.6%

2.5% Not stated ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

94.4% Separate house +5.6 pts ▸ 100.0%

3.1% Flat or apartment ◂ +3.1 pts 0.0%

2.5% Other dwelling ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

1.9% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +1.9 pts 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

49.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +35.4 pts 13.6%

21.7% 4 bedrooms +23.7 pts ▸ 45.5%

17.4% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%

6.2% 5 or more ◂ +6.2 pts 0.0%

3.7% 1 bedroom ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%

0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +1 more in 6517, WA

1 21st pct 0 0th pct

Stops/1k in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +2.46 more in 6517, WA

2.46 38th pct 0.00 0th pct

Departures/1k in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +19.7 more in 6517, WA

19.7 30th pct 0.0 0th pct

PT routes in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +1 more in 6517, WA

1 29th pct 0 0th pct

Stop walk in 6517, WA in 6625, WA

45 79th pct —

How people get to work

65.6% Car (driver) ◂ +30.5 pts 35.1%

9.7% Worked at home +30.9 pts ▸ 40.5%

9.7% Walked +9.2 pts ▸ 18.9%

3.8% Bicycle ◂ +3.8 pts 0.0%

1.6% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%

0.0% Train even 0.0%

0.0% Bus even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

40.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +8.9 pts 31.8%

12.7% 3 vehicles +19.1 pts ▸ 31.8%

31.2% 1 vehicle ◂ +31.2 pts 0.0%

8.3% 4 or more +14.4 pts ▸ 22.7%

2.5% No vehicle ◂ +2.5 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Jobs & Industry

Industries people work in

22.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +39.6 pts ▸ 62.2%

14.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +14.5 pts 0.0%

11.8% Education & training ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%

7.5% Retail trade +3.3 pts ▸ 10.8%

9.1% Other services ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

8.6% Wholesale trade ◂ +8.6 pts 0.0%

5.9% Mining +2.2 pts ▸ 8.1%

0.0% Administrative & support +8.1 pts ▸ 8.1%

6.5% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.5 pts 0.0%

5.4% Construction ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

2.2% Electricity, gas & water ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

2.2% Accommodation & food ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%

Occupations people work in

29.6% Managers +46.1 pts ▸ 75.7%

13.4% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +13.4 pts 0.0%

12.9% Technicians & trades ◂ +2.1 pts 10.8%

12.4% Clerical & administrative ◂ +12.4 pts 0.0%

12.4% Labourers ◂ +4.3 pts 8.1%

9.7% Professionals ◂ +1.6 pts 8.1%

9.1% Community & personal service ◂ +9.1 pts 0.0%

5.4% Sales workers ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%

Economy & Advantage

IRSAD decile in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +4 higher in 6625, WA

5 43rd pct 9 86th pct

IRSD decile in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +4 higher in 6625, WA

5 43rd pct 9 86th pct

IER decile in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +5 higher in 6625, WA

4 36th pct 9 86th pct

IEO decile in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +5 higher in 6625, WA

4 36th pct 9 86th pct

IRSAD score in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +108 higher in 6625, WA

961 41st pct 1,069 85th pct

Walkability

Walk score in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +4.3 higher in 6517, WA

4.3 58th pct 0.0 0th pct

Types ≤15 min in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +4.6 more in 6517, WA

4.6 61st pct 0.0 0th pct

15-min city in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +66.9 pts higher in 6517, WA

66.9% 68th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to shops in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +67.2 pts higher in 6517, WA

67.2% 70th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to transit in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +61.6 pts higher in 6517, WA

61.6% 56th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to school in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +60.5 pts higher in 6517, WA

60.5% 59th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to a park in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +66.9 pts higher in 6517, WA

66.9% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Walk to health in 6517, WA in 6625, WA even

0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Amenities/1k in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +36.5 more in 6517, WA

54.1 87th pct 17.5 49th pct

Intersections/km² in 6517, WA in 6625, WA even

0 14th pct 0 7th pct

Mean slope in 6517, WA in 6625, WA +0.2 pts higher in 6625, WA

3.4% 21st pct 3.6% 26th pct

Compare 6517, WA with nearby areas

6515, WA 6519, WA 6625, WA 6513, WA 6616, WA 6614, WA 6623, WA 6518, WA

Compare 6625, WA with nearby areas

6623, WA 6522, WA 6627, WA 6628, WA 6519, WA 6517, WA 6631, WA 6525, WA

Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). 6517, WA vs 6625, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/poa/POA6517/6517-wa/vs/POA6625/6625-wa